They're slow rolling the civilian checkin by 2 hours to reserve hunting spots….Sent paper work in week and half ago haven't heard anything yet what's the new changes
It's more than that. Now there are reservation times for all three categories the day before: 12pm-AD; 1pm-DAV/DOD; 2pm-civilians. If you're able to reserve a spot then you must checkin between 4am-8am the morning of. If you fail to check in, the spot is lost and available for anyone. Also, no more percentages which means all allocated spots could be reserved before civilian's time slot. Days where few areas are open could mean no civilians will get an area. Also, no guns until Nov. 5.They're slow rolling the civilian checkin by 2 hours to reserve hunting spots….
Yeah I read all that. Gonna be interesting to see how many actual civilians get to hunt this year…It's more than that. Now there are reservation times for all three categories the day before: 12pm-AD; 1pm-DAV/DOD; 2pm-civilians. If you're able to reserve a spot then you must checkin between 4am-8am the morning of. If you fail to check in, the spot is lost and available for anyone. Also, no more percentages which means all allocated spots could be reserved before civilian's time slot. Days where few areas are open could mean no civilians will get an area. Also, no guns until Nov. 5.
IMO, if you don't live close it may not be worth paying for a permit.
Fairness isn't what the Garrison Commander wants. They want and expect AD to have all the opportunities to hunt as possible. I'm ok with that. I just hate when the system gets abused and areas are held without hunting.The earlier check in times are a great improvement. Why not just keep the same slots, but open any unused Active slots to civilians at the the time Civs can check in? That would be fair and consistent.
This.Fairness isn't what the Garrison Commander wants. They want and expect AD to have all the opportunities to hunt as possible. I'm ok with that. I just hate when the system gets abused and areas are held without hunting.
If a gal claims a spot and does not plan to go, she still might check in anyway. Then there are those that might only hunt early morning, then leave and just hold the spot all day with no intention of returning.IMO the new system will increase opportunity for civilians. Probably not in the "good" areas or when areas are limited but overall there should be more available spots. It's my understanding there's always been lots of open spots for AD and DOD with the percentage system. The new system should free those spots up for civilians.
That is crazy on the drag test! Looks like they would allow a deer cart at least.If a gal claims a spot and does not plan to go, she still might check in anyway. Then there are those that might only hunt early morning, then leave and just hold the spot all day with no intention of returning.
The system is still better than others like Ft. Knox where set up as a quota hunt weekend.
Regardless, the place is just overrated and tough to hunt. No scouting, no speeding, no cameras, no roaming, no touching, no concealed carry, no open carry, no bullets, no quartering, no helpers, no atvs, no bikes, no, no, no, etc. If you normally do it, you can forget about it at that place.
I struggle to pass that annual physical fitness test anyway. Ever since they added 30 more lbs. to the timed 50 yard sandbag drag, it has been tough. I mean dragging 140 lbs. of dead weight for 50 yards in 40 seconds or less without stopping is not easy. The truck-bed lift is even more difficult in my opinion. Not to mention the dang gear inspection and firearm serial number checks.
Are you serious? There is a physical test? It has been 20 years since I hunted there but didn't know they changed that much.If a gal claims a spot and does not plan to go, she still might check in anyway. Then there are those that might only hunt early morning, then leave and just hold the spot all day with no intention of returning.
The system is still better than others like Ft. Knox where set up as a quota hunt weekend.
Regardless, the place is just overrated and tough to hunt. No scouting, no speeding, no cameras, no roaming, no touching, no concealed carry, no open carry, no bullets, no quartering, no helpers, no atvs, no bikes, no, no, no, etc. If you normally do it, you can forget about it at that place.
I struggle to pass that annual physical fitness test anyway. Ever since they added 30 more lbs. to the timed 50 yard sandbag drag, it has been tough. I mean dragging 140 lbs. of dead weight for 50 yards in 40 seconds or less without stopping is not easy. The truck-bed lift is even more difficult in my opinion. Not to mention the dang gear inspection and firearm serial number checks.
Refer to post #14 above…it'll answer any questions you may have…I thinkHow so?
Ok, I don't hunt FTCKY, at least haven't for over a decade, but I have to ask, is that a thing? The fitness test, gear inspection etc., or was it just a little sarcasm to let us know how much of a PITA it is?If a gal claims a spot and does not plan to go, she still might check in anyway. Then there are those that might only hunt early morning, then leave and just hold the spot all day with no intention of returning.
The system is still better than others like Ft. Knox where set up as a quota hunt weekend.
Regardless, the place is just overrated and tough to hunt. No scouting, no speeding, no cameras, no roaming, no touching, no concealed carry, no open carry, no bullets, no quartering, no helpers, no atvs, no bikes, no, no, no, etc. If you normally do it, you can forget about it at that place.
I struggle to pass that annual physical fitness test anyway. Ever since they added 30 more lbs. to the timed 50 yard sandbag drag, it has been tough. I mean dragging 140 lbs. of dead weight for 50 yards in 40 seconds or less without stopping is not easy. The truck-bed lift is even more difficult in my opinion. Not to mention the dang gear inspection and firearm serial number checks.
Yes, its real!Ok, I don't hunt FTCKY, at least haven't for over a decade, but I have to ask, is that a thing? The fitness test, gear inspection etc., or was it just a little sarcasm to let us know how much of a PITA it is?